Superintendents: Jacque Johnson, Rick Schultz
Contest: Sunday, July 26, 11:00 am, Five Points Bank Livestock Arena, *NEW TIME
The Contest will consist of five, ten-minute stations (each of the species) plus three minutes in between stations (to allow exhibitors to get to the next station and ready to show). The contest will begin with a livestock production and quality assurance exam for all involved species. Exhibitors will use their own animals unless permission is given by a Round Robin Superintendent or Extension Staff.
General Information: The contest will consist of ten exhibitors, two from each of the following senior showmanship areas: beef, sheep, swine, meat goat, horse. The contest gives 4-H exhibitors a chance to learn about other species of livestock and develop camaraderie and dialogue between exhibitors of different livestock species. The hope is that the showmen will take the time to learn about the other species they will show in the round robin. Their knowledge will be tested through an exam that will factor into their final score. Judging will be based on ring etiquette, awareness of the judge, answering judge’s questions, ability to follow instruction, and appearance in the ring.
Choosing Exhibitors: Senior showmen will be chosen through their respective livestock showmanship classes. The senior champion and reserve showman are eligible for the round robin competition. If a senior showmanship champion or reserve does not wish to participate in round robin, the third/fourth place senior will be asked to participate. If the fourth place declines, the champion intermediate showman may be invited to participate. If an exhibitor wins or receives a reserve place in more than one species showmanship class, they will choose the species they would like to represent. In this instance, another exhibitor will be chosen for the area(s) in the same manner as if an exhibitor would turn down the opportunity. Once an exhibitor wins a round robin contest, they are not eligible to compete in the round robin again.